Program

Dr. Stefanini is a researcher in the Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences at Bologna University, Italy and also a dental surgeon in private practice. She graduated from the University of Bologna with a degree in dentistry in 2005. She was awarded a PhD in Medical Sciences in 2016 from the same institution. Dr. Stefanini is an ITI Fellow, has sat on of the Editorial and the Scientific Committees of the Italian Society of Periodontology and continues to be an active member. She was a Visiting Professor at San Raffaele University Milan in 2015-2016 and taught a postgraduate program at the Dental School San Raffaele, University Milan and for the II level International Master at Bologna University in 2017. Dr. Stefanini is an expert in periodontology and has authored several publications in Pubmed, as well as speaking at national and international conferences on periodontology.

Sergio Piano has been in private practice in Genoa since 1992. He graduated from the University of Genoa (Italy) in 1988. Between 1991 and 1992, he held the position of Visiting Assistant at the University of Geneva (Switzerland), in the Departments of Fixed Prosthodontics (Prof. Belser), Periodontology (Prof. Cimasoni) and Oral Surgery (Prof. Fiore-Donno, Dr. Bernard). In 2006 he became an ITI Fellow and since then he regularly lectures in Italy and abroad on surgical and prosthetic topics in Implantology. He is a member of ITI Lead Team Italian Section as ITI Study Club Coordinator. He runs the ITI Study Club in Genoa (Italy).
Dr. Piano is an Active Member of the IAO (Italian Academy of Osseointegration). He is an Active Member of IAED (Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry) as well as an Affiliate Member of EAED (European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry). Dr. Piano is the author of several papers written in the area of Implantology.

Dr. Piero Venezia graduated cum laude in Dentistry from the University of Bari in 1989. He later completed advanced training in adhesive aesthetic prosthodontics at the University of Siena (2003) and in prosthodontics at the University of Bari, where he also carried out teaching activities.

He has served as lecturer in postgraduate master programs at the Universities of Siena, Naples, Bari, Foggia, Rome, and Catania, and is currently Contract Professor of Prosthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Catania.

Dr. Venezia is an Active Member of several leading scientific societies, including the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry (A.I.O.P.), the International Academy for Digital Dental Medicine (I.A.D.D.M.), the Digital Dental Society, and the Italian Academy of Osseointegration (I.A.O.). He is also a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Author of numerous articles in national and international journals, he combines clinical practice with teaching, focusing on advanced training in aesthetic prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, and implant-supported prosthetics. He maintains a private practice in Bari, exclusively dedicated to prosthodontics, in association with colleagues.

Laurea cum laude in Odontoiatria e Protesi Dentaria (DDS) presso l’Università degli Studi di Roma “La Sapienza” nel 2002.
Allievo del Dott. Gianfranco Carnevale, ha frequentato il Corso Biennale di Aggiornamento Teorico-Pratico in Parodontologia nel 2003-2004 e il Corso in Parodontologia di II Livello nel 2007-2008.
Nel 2007 ha vinto il Premio H.M. Goldman della Società Italiana di Parodontologia (SIdP) per la ricerca clinica in parodontologia.
Nel 2008-2009 ha frequentato il corso: “Current Concepts in American Dentistry: Implantology and Oral Rehabilitation” presso la New York University – College of Dentistry – New York USA.
Master of Science (MSc) in Aesthetic Dentistry presso il King’s College di Londra – UK (2011-2013).
Premio “Axel Kirsch” della Camlog Academy nel 2013.
Nel 2015 è stato nominato Fellow dell’International Team for Implantology (ITI).
Relatore a congressi a carattere nazionale e internazionale e autore di lavori su riviste scientifiche internazionali.
Direttore dell’ITI Study Club Lazio dal 2011. Nel 2018 è stato nominato direttore del progetto ITI Young della sezione italiana dell’ITI.
Nel 2017-2018 ha frequentato il Master in Protesi Fissa “La riabilitazione estetico funzionale in protesi fissa” diretto dal Dott. Mauro Fradeani.
Dal 2004 al 2017 ha svolto attività clinica e di ricerca presso l’U.O. di Parodontologia e Protesi dell’Ospedale George Eastman di Roma, diretta dal Dott. Luca Cordaro, partecipando a diversi progetti di ricerca multi-centrici ed internazionali.
Svolge attività privata in Roma, dedicandosi a trattamenti odontoiatrici complessi e di alta qualità.

Luigi Corradi (b. 1966, Genoa) is an Italian engineer and business executive, currently serving as CEO of Trenitalia since 2020. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Genoa and an MBA from Bocconi University. His early career included work at the La Spezia Naval Base and Ansaldo Energia.

In 1996, he joined Bombardier Transportation Italy where he played a leading role in developing Italy’s Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train and other major projects. Before becoming CEO of Trenitalia, he also held leadership roles at Titagarh Firema and acted as Chairman & CEO of Bombardier Transportation Italy. In addition to his operational roles, since May 2022 he has served as Chairman of the CEO Coalition of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies.

He is married with three daughters.

Ronald E. Jung is trained in prosthodontics, implant therapy and oral surgery. He is the Chairman and Clinic Director for the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, at the Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zürich, Switzerland.
In 2006 he worked as Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
2008 he finalized his „Habilitation“ (venia legendi) in dental medicine and was appointed at the University of Zürich.
In 2011 he received his PhD doctorate degree of the University of Amsterdam, ACTA dental school, The Netherlands.
In 2013 he worked as Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences at Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston, USA.
In 2015 he has been promoted to full Professorship for Implantology at the University of Zurich and was Head of the Division of Implantology at the Clinic of Reconstructive Dentistry, Center for Dental Medicine, University of Zurich, until January 2022.
In 2022 he has been appointed Chairman and Ordinary Professor for Reconstructive Dentistry at the University of Zürich.
He is an accomplished and internationally renowned lecturer and researcher, best known for his work in the field of hard and soft tissue management and his research on new technologies in implant dentistry.
He is currently President-elect of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Past President of the European Association for Osseointegration (EAO), Past President of the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry and a member of the Board of Directors of the Osteology Foundation.

Dr. Andrea Roccuzzo completed his studies in dentistry (DDS) at the University of Torino before been awarded an IAO Scholarship at the University of Copenhagen. He completed Master in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (MAS) as well as a double Doctorate (Dr. med. dent.; PhD) before becoming “Privatedozent” in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the University of Bern. He is a certified Periodontist by European Federation of Periodontology as well as by the Swiss Society of Periodontology. He is past ITI Scholar, winner of the André Schroeder Prize (Pre-Clinical & Clinical Research), ITI Fellow and Member of the Editorial Board of the Forum Implantologicum. Currently, he is Full Professor in Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai – China.

Laureato in Medicina e Chirurgia nel 1986 presso l’Ateneo di Bologna, dove nel 1989 ha conseguito la specialità di Odontostomatologia.

Socio Attivo della Società Italiana di Parodontologia, ha svolto l’incarico di Segretario Nazionale, di Tesoriere, di Vicepresidente e di Presidente della SIdP.

Autore dei testi multimediali Quintessenza Vol. I Terapia Implantare: il Piano di Trattamento Integrato e Vol. II Terapia Protesica in Implantologia: Il Piano di Trattamento Integrato, oltre che di numerosi articoli di carattere scientifico, ha tenuto conferenze nell’ambito di Congressi nazionali e internazionali.

Ricopre l’incarico di revisore per la rivista The International Journal of Periodontics and Restorative Dentistry.

Professore di Parodontologia presso l’Università Politecnica delle Marche, Presidente e Direttore Sanitario della Clinica Merli, Direttore Scientifico dell’Accademia Dento-Facciale, svolge l’attività libero professionale nella Clinica fondata dal padre Mario assieme ai fratelli Monica ed Aldo.

Matteo Chiapasco graduated in Medicine in 1984 and specialized in maxillofacial surgery at the University of Milan, Italy in 1990. He is at present Professor and Head Unit of Oral Surgery, Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy.
ITI Fellow, President of the Italian Section of ITI from 2007 to 2011, President of the Italian Society of Osseointegration (SIO) from 2014 to 2016, Founder of the Italian Academy of osseointegration (IAO) in 2016, Member of The European Board of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Surgeons since 1996.
His main fields of interest are oral and maxillofacial surgery, with particular attention to orthognatic surgery and advanced implant dentistry (reconstructions for severe atrophy, tumor defects, trauma sequelae, congenital malformations).
He has extensively lectured on these topics all over the world in the last 20 years.
He has published more than 150 peer reviewed articles on international journals and his H-Index is at present 50

Medico Chirurgo, specialista in chirurgia maxillo-facciale
È Professore Associato presso il Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche, Chirurgiche e Odontoiatriche dell’Università di Milano e presso la Loma Linda University, California, USA.
Fellow ITI, è stato Presidente della sezione Italiana ITI, della SIO e della SICOI. Socio Fondatore di IAO.
Si occupa esclusivamente di chirurgia orale e maxillo-facciale, con particolare attenzione alle tecniche di implantologia avanzata e di chirurgia ortognatica.
Autore di 350 pubblicazioni scientifiche e di 15 libri di testo su tematiche di chirurgia ortale e maxillo-facciale
Ha tenuto innumerevoli conferenze in Italia e nel resto del mondo su questi temi a partire dal 1992.

Prof Mauro Farella is a leading expert in the management of misaligned teeth and/or jaws in children and adults. He is a European board-certified specialist and a registered specialist in orthodontics in New Zealand, with over thirty years of clinical experience. Mauro is originally from Italy and moved to New Zealand in 2009, after being appointed Professor and Head of Orthodontics at the University of Otago in Dunedin. From his home country he proudly retains his creativity and attention to detail. Mauro is an active researcher, always keeping up to date with latest technological advancements, and finding new solutions to improve patients’ experience and quality of life. He is regularly invited as speaker at national and international congresses, to share his knowledge and clinical expertise.

Mario Imburgia, DDS, PhD, graduated with honors in dentistry at the University of Palermo, Italy, and completed his doctorate in periodontology in 2004. He is a member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry and a fellow of the International Academy for Dento-Facial Esthetics. Dr Imburgia is Assistant Clinical Teacher at the University of Warwick in Conventry, England, as well as Visiting Professor at the City of London Dental School. He is a speaker at national and international conferences and focuses on topics related to implant, prosthetic, and esthetic dentistry. Dr Imburgia maintains a private practice in Palermo.

Silvia Musella is a passionate dental hygienist based in Milan, whose early experiences of fear and anxiety around the dentist inspired a dedication to prevention and patient comfort. She earned her degree in Dental Hygiene with honors from the University of Pisa and initially practiced in Tuscany before relocating to Milan in 2016 to work in a larger, more dynamic clinical setting.

Her professional development has been marked by advanced training in minimally invasive techniques: she completed a Master’s in Dental Hygiene under Dr. Ghezzi, focusing on modern approaches to periodontal and cariological care, and also participated in the Periocampus Foundation Course led by Prof. Filippo Graziani.

From 2012 to 2014, she engaged in research in perio-medicine at the University of Pisa, exploring the connections between periodontal disease and systemic health.

At Studio Bormida, she not only focuses on preserving the health of teeth and gums, but also on educating her patients. She emphasizes lifestyle, nutrition, and good habits, and organizes visits to primary schools to instill awareness of dental prevention in children.

Silvia believes that a healthy mouth is foundational to overall well-being, and strives to empower her patients with knowledge, gentle care, and enthusiasm.

Dr. Mario Roccuzzo is a adjunct professor in the Division of Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Turin, Italy and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan, USA. Dr. Roccuzzo teaches periodontology for several Master’s courses at the Universities of Turin, Bologna and Milan . He is an ITI Fellow, former Chair of the ITI Section Italy, chair of the Leadership Development Committee, and the ITI Study Club Director in Turin. He serves on the editorial board of Clinical Oral Implants Research, the International Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, and the International Journal of Periodontics & Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Roccuzzo has been invited to lecture in more than 50 countries on every continent. He was distinguished for the best clinical presentation at the 2009 EAO Congress and for the best published research article by the German Society of Periodontology in 2010. Winner of the 2013 Osteology Clinical Research Prize, and in 2015 of the best clinical presentation at the SIDO International Congress. He maintains a private practice limited to periodontology and implantology in Turin. He is the co-author of the recent book “Peri-implant Soft-Tissue Integration and Management”.

Dr. Ferruccio Torsello specializes in orthodontics, periodontics, and implant dentistry. A graduate of the Catholic University of Rome, he completed postgraduate studies and a PhD, with additional training at Aarhus University and Eastman Dental Hospital. An award-winning researcher, he has published over 30 papers and is actively involved in ITI and EAO. He runs a multidisciplinary dental practice in Rome while contributing to clinical research.

Massimo Frosecchi was graduated in Dentistri in 1992. Since the beginning of his professional live he worked in the fields of Oral surgery and prosthodontics. International speaker and ITI fellow since 2008, was speaker in congresses and courses in Italy and 28 foreign countries. ITI Study Club director in Toscana. Prof. a c. In Implantology at university of Genova, Italy, is active member of IAO (Italian academy of osseointegration), AIOM (associazione italiana di odontoiatria microscopica), IPA (international piezosurgery academy). Author of scientific articles in the field of implantology. Private practice in its clinic in Florence.

Dr. Piero Papi is currently enrolled as Researcher and Assistant Professor at the Department of Oral and Maxillo-Facial Sciences, at “Sapienza” University of Rome, where he has completed his PhD focusing on bone and tissue regeneration. In 2020 he has received the National Scientific Qualification to the position of tenured Associate Professorship in dentistry in Italy. Visiting Scholar in 2016 at the University Complutense of Madrid, under the supervision of Prof. G. Pradies, and Visiting Researcher at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute in 2019, under the supervision of Prof. F. D’Aiuto. Winner of the “Young Pro Award” for best researcher under 35 in the field of biomaterials in 2018. Winner of the ITI Research Large Grant and of several international and national research awards in the field of oral implantology, his research areas include mainly peri-implantitis and peri-implant hard and soft tissues augmentation procedures. Lecturer at the Master course in Implantology at “Sapienza”, He is the author of more than 50 publications in international scientific journals. Reviewer and Editorial Board member for several journals, he is the ITI Co-director of the ITI study club “Roma”, a SidP and IAO member. International speaker and opinion leader for botiss biomaterials and Straumann.

Assegnista di Ricerca
Dottorando di Ricerca XXXIII Ciclo “Tecnologie Innovative nelle malattie dello scheletro, della cute e del distretto oro-cranio-facciale”
Coordinatore Didattico Master di II Livello “Implantologia orale osseo-integrata: tecniche chirurgiche e protesiche”
Dipartimento di Scienze Odontostomatologiche e Maxillo-Facciali